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NBA Draft Week: Drake Powell's spot among mock draft remains uncertain

5 days ago | keepingitheel.com | Michael McKay |Michael Mckay

Now that the Finals are over, the NBA's attention turns to Brooklyn and the Draft. Now that the Thunder have been crowned world champions, NBA fans can turn to what really matters. The NBA Draft! Teams will have a chance to paper up the cracks or attempt a complete overhaul. There are pieces to be pieced together, and no player is a better glue guy than North Carolina swingman Drake Powell.
Bill Belichick named to ESPN's NFL All Quarter Century Team

1 week ago | keepingitheel.com | Michael McKay |Michael Mckay

ESPN looked at the best players and coaches from 2000 through this season, and UNC's new coach came out on top!ESPN compiled an exhaustive list of the best teams and players from the first quarter century. Bill Belichick, the new head coach of the UNC football program and leader of the New England Patriots from 2000-2023, was selected as the NFL All Quarter Century Team head coach.
Is college basketball on the verge of a major game formatting change?

1 week ago | keepingitheel.com | Jeremiah Artacho

Two halves are already enough, right? The game of college basketball has been favorited by fans for plenty of decades now. From the atmosphere and competition to all the components that make it what it is today. However, the NCAA is trying to change it. Besides speculation about expanding the 64-team format, which arguably creates the most incredible postseason event in all of sports, there are discussions about changing the game from teams playing halves to quarters, similar to the NBA.
Could Cole Anthony be the centerpiece of a trade this offseason?

2 weeks ago | keepingitheel.com | Jeremiah Artacho

The former Tar Heel might have a new home in the future. Cole Anthony. His lone season in Chapel Hill will be memorable for plenty of things, but more importantly, it was during the time our world entered a historic pandemic. COVID-19. What happened on the Roy Williams court during the 2019-20 year may go down as one of, if not the worst, in program history as the team ended the season with a 14-19 record. Carolina fans faced the trouble of watching their team fall time and time again.
Talented pitching duo earn Perfect Game Freshman All-American honors

2 weeks ago | keepingitheel.com | Jeremiah Artacho

UNC's pitching staff featured two freshmen who added outstanding performances on the field. Walker McDuffie and Ryan Lynch. Two freshmen pitchers who played significant roles in the UNC baseball program's advancement to the Super Regionals. Lynch started that final game of the series, throwing seven innings, allowing three hits, three runs (two earned), and one free pass to first base with a walk.
Jim Harbaugh sings praise for his rookie running back Omarion Hampton

2 weeks ago | keepingitheel.com | Jeremiah Artacho

Former Tar Heel Omarion Hampton enters his NFL career with one of the Harbaugh brothers as his head coach. During this year's 2025 NFL Draft, another Tar Heel entered the history of players who have joined the professional level. This time, it is running back Omarion Hampton, who the Los Angeles Chargers selected with the 22nd pick of the first round. His stellar season in college increased his stock, as Hampton was the only consistent source of offense for former head coach Mack Brown.
College football programs can benefit financially from an upcoming video game

2 weeks ago | keepingitheel.com | Jeremiah Artacho

The latest edition of the video game, College Football 26, will allow programs to benefit based on a certain criteria. Do you enjoy playing video games? Are you a fan of college football? Perhaps, a Tar Heel fan by chance? Well, you can help the UNC football program earn my money by using them in the upcoming College Football 26 video game, releasing on Thursday, July 10. Who would have ever thought sports fans would be able to help out their favorite collegiate team?
CBS Sports predicts Washington cornerback transfer will impact UNC Football

2 weeks ago | keepingitheel.com | Jeremiah Artacho

Bill Belichick receives a pesky ball-hawk in this former Husky. When Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham and Chancellor Lee Roberts plus the Board of Trustees decided to hire Bill Belichick, the goal was that he'd change the state of the program following a season that saw plenty of falls, including injuries, losses, and no team identity.
Ian Jackson opens up for the first time regarding his decision to transfer

2 weeks ago | keepingitheel.com | Nick Delahanty

What led the former five-star recruit to decide to leave North Carolina after one season? As we know, the UNC basketball program lost a handful of players to the transfer portal this offseason. Former five-star recruit Ian Jackson was arguably the Tar Heels' biggest transfer portal loss. The Bronx, New York native is heading home to join Rick Pitino and St. John's, as he finally opened up a bit on his decision to transfer.
Ryan Lynch deserves his flowers for his outstanding postseason run

2 weeks ago | keepingitheel.com | Nick Delahanty

It's safe to say that the Tar Heels wouldn't have even gotten to this point without the dynamic freshman pitcher. In sports, there's no such thing as a "consolation prize." Even though it's become a habit in our world to cater to a "everyone is a winner" motto, that simply isn't the case. Sometimes in life, you lose. Regardless of how hard you work toward something, the results might not always end in your favor.